Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,990 -38% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $42,300
90th percentile $81,880
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,300
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $68,390
    90th
    $81,880

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,580
    Security Guards $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Firefighters $44,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern Region of Texas is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.27 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 38% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,300 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.